Today's Opinions

Call me an old fogey if you want, but I think the Farmers’ Almanac is an interesting read.

I can’t say I’m a loyal buyer of the annual booklet, but I’ve been perusing it for years, as a “gift” to this and other newspapers I’ve worked at. In other words, it’s a freebee I’ve enjoyed.

This year, however, I didn’t receive one (or somebody else around here got hold of it before I did). So I was pleased to find a complimentary copy sitting on the counter at Quality Motor Co., which I gladly snatched up.

The Santo Niño de Atocha Cemetery Fencing Project had a benefit dance on May 5. This letter is to acknowledge those who made it a success.

Thanks to all who bought tickets to the dance. Many tickets were sold to out-of-state family members who wanted to help the cause. Tickets were sold by the parish office as well as Buena Vista community members.

(Promotions) were done by KNMX, Las Vegas Optic, and KFUN. Thank you for your help.

Just a note of appreciation for our two large, great, well-maintained local public swimming pools, the city facility and Highlands.

For a nominal drop-in fee (one dollar and two dollars, respectively), residents can enjoy a refreshing, healthful swim at convenient hours. I imagine that there are cities our size which do not have even one such pool, let alone two, so I think we are fortunate.

Mr. (Frank) Splendoria’s letter (published June 29) extolling the statistically benign nature of oil and gas development cited the New York Times as his authority. Mr. Splendoria failed to disclose that the newspaper’s quoted source was Rex W. Tillerson, Chief Executive of Exxon Mobil.

The entire NY Times article puts Mr. Tillerson’s claim in context. Find the article at NYTimes.com; search “A Tainted Water Well, and Concern There May Be More”

He states that members with multiple meters get multiple votes. I have three meters on my property, but they didn't give me more than one vote. Where did he get that info so I can avail myself of the benefit in future elections?

The actions and decisions made regarding Darren Cordova, his band, and their involvement in the fiesta celebration were the correct decisions!

As a Nuevo Mexicano with an appreciation for New Mexico music: the rancheras, cumbias, heart-felt ballads, polka instrumentals and the corridas are all unique to our heritage. I have been a fan and will continue to be a fan of the music by Darren Cordova y Calor.